Overview

The Doctor of Physical Therapy course from North Central College curriculum to policies has been built on a Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment that embodies both North Central College and the profession of physical therapy.

The program goals align with our Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment, further promoting excellence, service to society, the movement system, and success of the learner.

The curriculum will build upon the foundational knowledge of your bachelor's degree to prepare you for your future physical therapy career with the following goals in mind:

Provide a curriculum grounded in the liberal arts to enhance skills in critical thinking, ethical decision-making, civic engagement, self-reflection, and life-long learning.
Construct a curriculum that develops movement system experts dedicated to serving society.
Embrace a culture of excellence, in all aspects of teaching, learning, scholarship, and service.
Foster successful personal and professional growth and development in a diverse group of learners.

Programme Structure

The integrated curriculum is divided into three phases: Foundational content, Clinical Practice, and Advanced Clinical Practice. Across these 3 phases, the curriculum is built on a series of 10 sequence of courses.
The curriculum includes all the necessary information for a student to successfully pass their National Physical Therapy Exam and become a licensed physical therapist. However, we believe this goal is the minimum our students should achieve.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

More details

Because the program uses a rolling admissions process, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. The nature of rolling admissions means that we review applications as they come in, and therefore, seats may fill prior to the final application deadline.

Language

English

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Credits

112 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Naperville, United States

Disciplines

Physiotherapy Occupational Therapy View 48 other PhDs in Occupational Therapy in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.8

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Other requirements

General requirements

A cumulative and prerequisite GPA of 2.85 or higher. All prerequisite course grades must be a C or higher.
The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program admissions requirements align with the Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment of the Program. We strive to enroll students who embody these same values who we believe will be successful as learners in the North Central College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program environment.
Earned baccalaureate degree from a United States accredited institute of higher education.
3 letters of recommendation written by anyone other than a personal friend or family member. Letters will be reviewed by the DPT Admissions Committee, considering how the applicant aligns with the Vision, Mission, Values, and Commitment of the North Central College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program.
Official transcripts are required for all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended.

Tuition Fees

Living costs

Naperville

United States

1120 - 1880 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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